"It is with regret that I need to inform you we have closed to
submissions. I apologise for the wasted effort you have put in to
submitting and wish you well with your writing."
Lordy, that's annoying - almost as annoying as the steaming heap of dog mess that has been deposited by my front gate. I know it's not the animal's fault, it's the owner's; but that makes two piles of poo from dogs today!